In
February, 2884, retreating under attack from the enemy AFS., the
Shutoral forces developed the Nutrocker, PKH.103, before the PKA
was complete. The PKH.103, with strengthened armour, a 100mm tungsten
steal turret, two laser cannons, sight, and computer sensors instead
of crew compartments, was reconstructed from the Sph.69, the new
type of large armoured hover truck at the time. With all the additional
weight, a new more powerful engine was installed to make sure
that performance was not depreciated at all. Additional heat proof
armour completed the package.
The PKH.103 achieved unexpected success, even though it had been
designed as a stop-gap until the P.K.A was ready.
Although the PKH.103 performed above expectations, it was later
easily defeated by the Mercenary troops' new Super Armoured Fighting
Suits.